Dehydration Should Never Appear on the Football Field
Staying Hydrated Dehydration should never appear on the football field if both the players and coaches have good habits.
Each athlete should bring or have a water bottle provided, and they need to use it often.
Always remember that if you prevent, punish, or otherwise use water as a motivational tool it is very counterproductive, and there are many other motivating paths that you can take.
When players are hydrated and energized they will practice harder and learn more.
Low Ball Catching Techniques Making the plays means that you have practiced the "non-optimal" situation and know how to react to them.
One situation that most offensive players will face is the low catch.
Here are some secrets to making this catch.
First keep the pinkies together down low to make a shovel.
First, keep your hands low and lock your pinkies.
Locking your pinkies prevents the football from falling through your hands.
Once you have the football in your hands scoop it up and tuck it away.
Third, once you have caught the ball, tuck it away as soon as possible.
Never use your body to catch a football.
Catch it first and then worry about running it.
Practice can help turnovers There is a golden rule in football defense, get the ball to the offensive team as quickly as possible.
Win your games by training your defense to use a strong tackle that strips the ball from the opponent.
Practice dislodging the football on the field in pairs of players.
The defender will practice stripping the ball by bringing his hands up quickly with a clenched fist to grab the opponent and as he does so to aim to knock out the football.
This drill is most effective if you start it slow focusing on the motions needed to be effective, and then speed up over time.
Learning the Plays from the Playbook Practicing the plays is fun, and also very important.
When you master your part of the play it will strengthen your team and yourself.
Rule number one in starting out a new play is following your coach's instructions.
In order to avoid learning a play wrong, or developing bad habits, we recommend that you go through the entire play slowly at first.
As always, when learning a new play don't hesitate to ask for individual help to master the techniques needed.
After practice is over visualize the play in your mind.
Go over it again and again, and you will find that your mind will help you learn the plays even when you sleep.
Each athlete should bring or have a water bottle provided, and they need to use it often.
Always remember that if you prevent, punish, or otherwise use water as a motivational tool it is very counterproductive, and there are many other motivating paths that you can take.
When players are hydrated and energized they will practice harder and learn more.
Low Ball Catching Techniques Making the plays means that you have practiced the "non-optimal" situation and know how to react to them.
One situation that most offensive players will face is the low catch.
Here are some secrets to making this catch.
First keep the pinkies together down low to make a shovel.
First, keep your hands low and lock your pinkies.
Locking your pinkies prevents the football from falling through your hands.
Once you have the football in your hands scoop it up and tuck it away.
Third, once you have caught the ball, tuck it away as soon as possible.
Never use your body to catch a football.
Catch it first and then worry about running it.
Practice can help turnovers There is a golden rule in football defense, get the ball to the offensive team as quickly as possible.
Win your games by training your defense to use a strong tackle that strips the ball from the opponent.
Practice dislodging the football on the field in pairs of players.
The defender will practice stripping the ball by bringing his hands up quickly with a clenched fist to grab the opponent and as he does so to aim to knock out the football.
This drill is most effective if you start it slow focusing on the motions needed to be effective, and then speed up over time.
Learning the Plays from the Playbook Practicing the plays is fun, and also very important.
When you master your part of the play it will strengthen your team and yourself.
Rule number one in starting out a new play is following your coach's instructions.
In order to avoid learning a play wrong, or developing bad habits, we recommend that you go through the entire play slowly at first.
As always, when learning a new play don't hesitate to ask for individual help to master the techniques needed.
After practice is over visualize the play in your mind.
Go over it again and again, and you will find that your mind will help you learn the plays even when you sleep.
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